History of Philosophy Without Any Gaps HoP 458 - Outsider Philosophy - The Cheese and the Worms
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Dec 8, 2024 Discover how oral traditions intertwine with philosophical thought, challenging the dominance of written culture. Explore Carlo Ginzburg's study of Menocchio, a 16th-century miller, whose radical beliefs questioned established Church doctrines. The discussion highlights the significance of marginalized voices in shaping philosophical discourse, linking individual stories to broader historical narratives. This journey through outsider philosophy invites you to rethink the foundations of knowledge and belief in a captivatingly unconventional context.
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Oral Tradition Philosophy
- Oral traditions can reveal philosophical insights even in cultures with written philosophies.
- Consider the sayings, folktales, and languages of cultures without writing.
Menocchio's Cosmology
- Carlo Ginzburg's book "The Cheese and the Worms" explores the unique cosmology of Domenico Scandella (Menocchio), a 16th-century miller.
- Menocchio's ideas, discovered through Inquisition records, challenged church doctrines and presented a materialist worldview.
Popular Culture & History
- Ginzburg aimed to uncover the collective mentality of the less educated by examining historical records.
- He was inspired by novelists like Tolstoy and sought to understand history by reconstructing individual activities.
